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BF03 DHJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,040 mi
Last recorded67,040 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,040 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,615 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 52,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,057 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 45,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,392 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BF03 DHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF03 DHJ registered?

BF03 DHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BF03 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 DHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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